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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 29th November 2023

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit and interact with my personal website. By accessing this site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in the course of providing you with the best experience on our website:

  • Personal Data: This includes any personal details you provide directly through the website, such as clicking on links to my social media (Instagram, Discord, Twitch, Duolingo) or external websites where my projects are showcased. These sites are governed by their own privacy policies.
  • Log Data: Our website logs some information automatically when you visit. This includes your IP address, device information, and the time you visited the page. This data is primarily collected for security purposes to monitor page visits and help prevent unauthorized access.
  • Tracking Technologies: We use Yandex Metrica for web analytics, which tracks your interaction with the site to help improve its functionality. This may include cookies or other similar technologies. You can opt-out of Yandex Metrica tracking by using the Yandex Opt-Out tool.
  • Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to display custom fonts on the website. Google may collect data about your usage of the fonts, which is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To monitor website usage and performance via Yandex Metrica and log visits for security purposes.
  • To improve the content and functionality of the site.
  • To track page visits, which helps me understand how users interact with my portfolio and projects.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not share any personal information collected on this site with third parties, except as necessary for the operation of the website (such as for hosting or analytics purposes). We do not sell or rent your personal data.

However, please note that clicking links to external websites (e.g., GitHub, my design portfolio) will subject you to their respective privacy policies.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable precautions to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypting communications using SSL (Secure Socket Layer).
  • Limiting access to data stored on the server.

However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

5. Data Retention

The log data that is collected for security purposes is retained for a limited period, and personal data will only be retained as long as necessary for the intended purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

6. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request that we delete your personal data, though this may affect your ability to access certain features of the website.

For any inquiries or requests, you can contact me at admin@ryan-simms.com.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Please review the policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at admin@ryan-simms.com.